The military council announced today that it will accept two Myanmar nationals who have been deported by the US government. According to the announcement, these two deportees will separately arrive in Myanmar via air travel on March 19 and March 28. This deportation is part of the new immigration policies under President Trump’s administration, which focuses on removing individuals who violate regulations and those who have committed criminal offenses.
Members of the Myanmar community in the United States suggest that these deportees might be individuals who have committed criminal offenses. The US government has long-standing procedures for deporting immigrants who commit crimes back to their countries of origin, and such deportations are carried out under orders from relevant US courts. The process of deporting immigrants, even those with permanent resident status (Green Card), has been a consistent policy across different US administrations.
A Myanmar national residing in the United States explained that even Green Card holders can be deported to their home country if they commit crimes, though this doesn’t apply to those who have become US citizens. While the specific details about the two Myanmar deportees remain unknown, they could be asylum seekers or visa overstayers. The deportation process is complex and requires approval from relevant courts and judicial orders. The source emphasized that such deportations are not a simple process and require thorough legal proceedings through the US judicial system.
Many Myanmar political activists are currently residing in the United States and continue to support the Spring Revolution as facilitators. The Myanmar community in the US has expressed concern that the Trump administration’s changing immigration policies could put pressure on these political activists. The situation has created anxiety within the Myanmar community in America, particularly among those involved in pro-democracy activities. The community also notes that while deportations have occurred under previous administrations, the current policies have created additional uncertainties for Myanmar nationals residing in the United States, especially those involved in political activities against the military council.
